Golite Footwear Spring 2009 Trail Runners

[ Press Release] Portsmouth, NH – When GoLite Footwear first emerged as the leader in trail-specific running shoes in 2006, the focus was on Whole Body Stability, a concept never before seen in the running world. Based on the idea behind off-road vehicles and how they crawl over obstacles, GoLite shoes were designed to be built upside-down, with a rigid footbed on top of GoLite’s Soft Against the Ground sole for shock absorption. New for 2009, Doug Clark and his team went back to the drawing table to design an all-new line that is more protective, more stable and is “impossibly light” – 1/3 less weight than comparable shoes. 

Staying true to their heritage of trail running, GoLite Footwear introduces three models for Spring 2009, one that’s perfect for every level of skill and enthusiasm. GoLite Speed Shoes deliver superior performance while pushing the limits of impossibly light, and the Endurance Shoes provide more protection along with the highest degree of stability of any trail runner on the market.

Using cutting edge technology, GoLite’s new Speed Trail Runners feature Neoform compression molded uppers, which integrate traditional materials with innovative technical components to form one piece, drastically reducing the amount of glue needed and resulting in a 1/3 weight reduction vs comparable shoes, key for those running far and high.

All GoLite Trail Runners are built on the new Glove Fit Last for those who prefer a more conventional running shoe fit. Neoform seamless uppers with the Debris Shield System protect the foot while the Interlock Lacing System and Stabilizing Heel Cradle help provide the ultimate fit on uneven terrain. Trail Claws with Paw Pad center and Gripstick rubber complete the package with unyielding traction. Together, the features in the GoLite Trail Runners act as a confidence booster and allow the user to run faster, particularly downhill.

FIRE - New for 2009, the Fireprotects your entire foot with sleek EVA fenders and a low profile soft against the ground suspension system that combines the best of Trail Claws and Paw Pads, providing more surface contact with the ground, and allowing this shoe to cross over from the most rugged off road conditions and still perform great on smooth hard pack trails and roads.

COMP - The Compwraps your foot in a TPU cage, providing support and protection, and combined with the new Speed Outsole, delivers an unbeatable combination of whole body stability and impossibly light, for trail runners looking for performance without compromise.

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